Christianity in Anhui explained

Anhui province of China has one of the largest Christian populations of regions of East Asia.^[1] It includes millions of people.^[2] According to surveys conducted in 2007 and 2009, 5.30% of the population identifies as Christian.^[3] Christianity in Henan is one of the largest Christian populations in East Asia as well .^[4] The Shouters are active in the province.^[5] The defunct Apostolic Vicariate of Kiang-nan had a long history. The country has Persecution of Christians.^[6] Watchman Nee died a martyr in an Anhui labour-camp in 1972.^[7]

Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Anhui

• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anqing
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Bengbu
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Wuhu

See also

• Beili Wang
• Zhushenjiao
• Christianity in Anhui's neighbouring provinces
  • Christianity in Henan
  • Christianity in Jiangsu
  • Christianity in Jiangxi
  • Christianity in Shandong
  • Christianity in Zhejiang

Notes and References

1. Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
2. Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
3. China General Social Survey 2009, Chinese Spiritual Life Survey (CSLS) 2007. Report by: Xiuhua Wang (2015, p. 15)
4. Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press,2009, p. 137
5. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-12-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012024333/http://www.chinapolitik.de/studien/china_analysis/china_geheimgesellschaften.pdf . 2013-10-12 .
6. Web site: Christenvervolging - Reformatorisch Dagblad . 2011-01-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713102040/http://www.refdag.nl/dossiers/overzicht-dossiers/kerk-godsdienst/christenvervolging . 2011-07-13 . dead .
7. http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/pdfid/4b6fe1b20.pdf